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Stealth AI Startup | Digital Ambassador, INSEAD | INSEAD, McKinsey, NIT Rourkela

MBA syllabus might be outdated, MBA exams might be unnecessary, MBA assignments might be a stretch. And MBA schools might be getting a whole lot wrong! But, what YOU get ABSOLUTELY right from your MBA class is your network. - Go try to build a professional network on LinkedIn. - Go try to build a professional network through meetups. - & Go try to build a network in any way. 99% chance that it fails. But your MBA network WILL be ready to help you even after decades. People coming from the same institute bond instantly! And this is the real charm. It gives you confidence that nothing else can! *** Now, if you say - Network is not important, then good luck:) Pavan Sathiraju

Pranjal G.

Anti-AI Hype | Tech BS Detector | Saving Companies From Themselves | CEO @DataXLR8

6d

Let me translate MBA networking into actual revenue numbers: Real stats from 100+ business deals: • 82% closed through industry contacts • 12% through direct outreach • 5% through social media • 1% through MBA networks The expensive truth: MBA networks mostly connect you with: → Other job seekers → Consultants selling services → People without budget authority → Zero-revenue connections What actually builds valuable networks: 1. Revenue Relationships Not: "MBA alumni" But: • Budget owners • Decision makers • Revenue drivers • Actual buyers 2. Industry Power Not: "Same institute bonds" But: • Market influence • Deal flow access • Strategic positions • Real opportunities 3. Value Exchange Not: "Shared MBA experience" But: • Revenue creation • Problem solving • Deal making • Profit sharing I've made more money through: • Cold LinkedIn outreach • Industry conferences • Direct sales • Value delivery Than through: • MBA networks • Alumni meetings • School connections • Institute bonds

Network is the first thing you reach out to when you need any help! It is the invisible backbone we all rely on.

Shivam N.

FinTech • Digital Strategy • Data Insights & Visualization

6d

Networking is key but that doesn't really mean that those 1-2 years of knowing someone can change the trajectory of someone's career. I know at the end of the day, business is key and it has to be with someone who can be trusted but I really wish that talented individuals are still given equal opportunities to be in positions despite not having those networks. In any point in time, if I am in any capacity to do business with someone or refer someone, I would actually be open minded and be absolutely open to know prospects regardless whether they were sitting next to me in class or completely unknown but have the right potential.

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Soujanya .

Senior Manager at Strides | Strategy & Operations | Ex-EY, Deloitte | IIM-Trichy

1d

Absolutely. And in the community building journey I have taken on, my belief just grew stronger. IIMCircle link - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14554184/

Priyanka Dalmia

Microsoft | Ex-Uber | IIM Bangalore | I Breakdown Complex Business & Product Strategies

6d

Completely agree. The network I built in IIM Bangalore was the most handy during my job switch.

Tarun Rajpurohit

MSc in Management - Business Analytics Candidate 2025, Ivey Business School | Analytics, Consulting, Pharmaceuticals

6d

In a world where knowledge is ubiquitous, individuals are capitalizing on their skillsets through freelancing, content creation, and various other ventures. The insights you've shared were my inspiration to attend a business school.

Maxime JEAN

Growth & Strategy Leader | Scaling Companies from Zero to APAC Leaders | Market Entry Expert

6d

Pavan Sathiraju 100% - the network is the biggest win. In just my first semester, I’ve already connected with peers working across industries I could only dream of breaking into. The shared experiences make those bonds so much stronger than any LinkedIn connection.

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Hardik Bhatia

Helping Working Professionals and Business Owners Make 2nd Income out of Stock Market Through Trading. DM “SECOND INCOME” To Get Started I 210k+ Followers On Instagram.

6d

Network is not important’? Bold claim. But when your MBA buddy helps you crack that dream job or land a client, you realize how priceless it is

Samar Sisodia

Scaled my First Company to $1M Revenue in 2.5 years | 2 Times Founder | I Empower People to Convert their Knowledge into a One Person Digital Business | Writer with 10M+ Views | Author | IIT BHU

6d

The power of community and leverage it provides is huge!!

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Pfuluwani Netshikulwe

Business Leader | Corporate Finance Professional | Deal Maker

5d

This is so true!

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